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P702 RAH

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,628 mi
Last recorded66,628 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP702 RAH
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2017 66,628 miles

Tyres, near side front & offside front & near side rear have age cracking present & tread wearing low

when engine is cold & first started, a slight misfire is present for 15 seconds & belt to cover contact can be detected.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 61,513 miles

Offside Front track rod end has fractional movement present

Offside Rear metal brake pipe (rear of front to rear pipe) has some corrosion present

near side rear and both front tyres have tread starting to wear low

Pass 8 Feb 2015 56,963 miles

all metal brake pipes have some corrosion present.

the head light plastic lenses create slightly less defined images - within MOT test parameters.

Pass 11 Feb 2014 52,921 miles

Rear metal brake pipes & front to rear metal brake pipes at rear, have some corrosion present.

engine has slight oil seepages present.

front metal brake pipes have some corrosion present at joint with front flexible hoses.

rear suspension pivot bushes are degrading.

very slight coolant seepage (2 small droplets) under front of engine present.

Pass 11 Feb 2013 49,702 miles

offside rear brake has slight binding that can be detected with vehicle elevated & wheel rotated by hand.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 47,918 miles

Exhaust front down pipe has welding & temporary repair

both front head light images are less defined due to plastic lenses having wear.

front metal brake pipes have some corrosion present - clean, inspect & waxoil protect. front to rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion present.

rear suspension pivot bushes are degrading.

the near side rear brake is a little less efficient than the offside & may require adjustment or service.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 46,275 miles

all metal brake pipes have some corrosion present.

both head light lenses are aging / degrading.

near side front top ball joint boot is degrading.

offside front to rear metal brake pipe near rear flexible hose has some corrosion present - clean, inspect & waxoil protect.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 43,990 miles

Exhaust system has repairs but not leaking.

Near side front tyre had low presure- corrected.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 42,208 miles

Exhaust has a temporary repair by flexible section.

both front outer CV boots have some cracking present.

front brake pads appear to be wearing low.

front to rear metal brake pipes at rear have some corrosion present.

near side front brake is very slightly binding

offside rear tyre has areas of low tread.

Pass 17 Jan 2008 40,217 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 38,320 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 36,173 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 414?

Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
4,719
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
66,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,491
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,763
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 14,180
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,305
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P702 RAH is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 78,572 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 414 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P702 RAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 414 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P702 RAH is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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